In My Own Words

Hello! My name is Jake Timchak and I am a current industrial design student at the University of Cincinnati. Growing up in New Jersey, I’ve always had a love for spending time with friends and family, playing all types of sports, and of course, Italian food. But the one thing that’s truly stuck with me for as long as I can remember is a dying love and passion for anything that has to do with vehicles. Since preschool I’ve had a deep fascination with cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. Essentially if it had wheels, I was interested.

As I grew up, this passion evolved into a clear aspiration: to one day become a car designer. However, as I progressed through school and began sketching more intentionally, my perspective on design expanded. From cars to flashlights, fragrance bottles to medical technology, I discovered that the world of design knows no bounds. Each project became a new opportunity to solve problems creatively and bring ideas to life. Today, I’m driven not just by a love for design itself, but by its power to shape meaningful experiences and contribute to a better world.